LEGO Technic Control Center
Set #9700 · 1987 · 487 pieces · Substantial build
Set Details
- Set Number
- 9700
- Name
- Technic Control Center
- Year
- 1987
- Pieces
- 487
- Complexity
- Substantial
- Build Time
- 2-4 hours
- Ages
- 10+
- Type
- Play-focused
About LEGO Technic Control Center
LEGO Technic Control Center (set #9700) is a detailed build with 487 pieces from the Educational and Dacta theme, released in 1987. The Educational and Dacta line features classroom and learning-oriented kits for STEM education. This is a substantial-level build suitable for ages 10+, with an estimated build time of 2-4 hours. This set dates from the 1980s, widely considered LEGO's golden age of original themes.
Set Highlights
- 487 pieces at substantial complexity — a 2-4 hours build.
- Compatible with all standard LEGO sets — bricks extend naturally into other sets you own.
- Play-focused build with interactive elements designed for 10+ builders.
- Vintage 1987 release — increasingly rare in complete, unplayed condition.
Who Is This Set For?
Gift for Ages 10+
The substantial difficulty makes this accessible without being trivial — a well-matched gift for LEGO fans in the 10+ age range.
Weekend Build Project
487 pieces with an estimated 2-4 hours fits comfortably into a focused afternoon or weekend session.
Expanding a Educational and Dacta Collection
A solid addition for collectors building out their Educational and Dacta shelf. Introduces parts and builds that complement other sets from the same line.
Build Tips
A five-minute sort by color or piece type before starting saves time hunting for specific bricks mid-step.
Follow the numbered steps in sequence — structural elements early in the build support everything that comes after.
Vintage sets may show slight color variation from modern LEGO due to different ABS formulas. This is normal and part of the set's character, not a defect.
Finding Instructions
Instructions for older sets like #9700 (1987) may not always be available on LEGO.com. Try searching the set number directly, or upload a photo of the bricks to LegoFinder — the AI can identify vintage sets from their parts.
Technic Control Center FAQ
Related Reading
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Also Released in 1987
All 1987 sets →Similar Build Difficulty
Sets at roughly the same piece count and complexity tier — different theme and year, but a similar build experience.
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